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    Should I Buy This Refurbished HDX18T?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jatt, Jul 5, 2009.

  1. Jatt

    Jatt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well i am looking for a laptop to essentially replace my desktop. I really like the HDX series and just played with one today at Future Shop. It was amazing! The only problem was the cursor moves very slowly, could the sensitivity be turned up? So i came home and started checking out Ebay and came accross this certain laptop which meets my needs. The only thing is its refurbished. I have never bought a refurbished item before so i am asking for your help. Is it a good idea to purchase a refurbished HP product? In the description it states it is "Manufacturer (HP) refurbished to new condition" so i am hoping it looks and performs like new. And is this a good deal?

    BASIC FEATURES
    * Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53GHz/3MB L2 Cache)
    * 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
    * 500GB SATA Hard Drive
    * 18.4" WUXGA Ultra Brightview (1920x1200 1080p) - Infinity
    * Blu-Ray with SuperMulti DVDRW Double Layer
    * 1GB NVIDIA GeForce 130M GT
    * HP TV TUNER
    * Built-in camera and microphone
    * Integrated Fingerprint Reader
    * Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
    * Vista Home Premium 64-Bit

    Price: $1210 US including shipping.

    PS. Any major problems i should be aware of with this laptop?

    Thanks!
     
    Jatt, Jul 5, 2009
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  2. optimustarzan

    optimustarzan Notebook Deity

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    That seems like an ok deal. The only thing I would ad is the backlit keyboard option. That option is only 3 months old so if this is a refurb then it wasn't available back then.

    Also note that you may get a better deal using a HP 30% off coupon. I don't know if one is out now but do a google search.
     
    optimustarzan, Jul 5, 2009
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  3. Jatt

    Jatt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im in Canada, can i still use that coupon? But prices are generally higher here so im sure it would still work out to be more expensive. That laptop works out to be around $1400 CAD which isnt bad in my opinion. The only thing im worried about is it being refurbished.
     
    Jatt, Jul 5, 2009
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  4. Oranger1110

    Oranger1110 Notebook Guru

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    Seem like a good deal.but one thing was im worried about it was refurbished.
    u can buy hdx16t with the same specs at $1,200 USD
     
    Oranger1110, Jul 6, 2009
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  5. optimustarzan

    optimustarzan Notebook Deity

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    You can do a test buy, fake configuration but not checkout. If you apply the 30% off coupon it will be cheaper.

    I don't know if the coupon works in Canada however.
     
    optimustarzan, Jul 6, 2009
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  6. sgtarky

    sgtarky Notebook Consultant

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    i wouldnt buy it, it will probably be a doorstop in a few months.
     
    sgtarky, Jul 6, 2009
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